You are absolutely right - saying no can definitely save your sanity. I don't think it comes easy for some people though - I'm getting better. No doubt when I am really old (if I get that far) I will be consummate at it and become one of those very stubborn old grannies whose children moan about them not listening to common sense!

Yes kids are easy compared to some adults, Wendy. Some adults happily accept an abrupt no but for others you need kid gloves. Those one can be a bit draining. I used to work with a lot of men - I found it easier to be abrupt with them than some of my female colleagues. Our female hormones don't help!

Love this. I have a one-year old grandson that I babysit M-F. I told a friend that he may think his name is "no' and not Charlie. If he grows up like his Dad, he will have tons of questions and then argue with me about the answers. Stopping by from A to Z.

Welcome, Denise:) You're a brave woman to babysit M-F! I've already warned my eldest (he's 23) that if has children I won't be available for regular childcare as I've suffered enough already in the line of duty:D

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